Ballantyne expects to complete shipments and installations by mid-to-late November.

In addition to handling the remaining installations, Ballantyne’s Strong Technical Services group is providing after-sale annual maintenance and 24/7 monitoring for all of the Midwestern exhibitor’s 210 digital projection systems from its state-of-the-art Network Operations Center (NOC) located in Omaha, Nebraska at its corporate headquarters.

“The complete migration to digital cinema technology offers our guests perfect, crystal clear presentations and allows us to explore an array of alternative entertainment,” said Ronald P. Krueger, Chairman and CEO of Wehrenberg Theatres. “We are proud to once again partner with Ballantyne Strong and NEC, who are playing an instrumental role in facilitating our chain’s digital transformation.”

Ballantyne Strong President and CEO Gary L. Cavey stated, “Wehrenberg has a rich, 105-year reputation as a leading family-owned operator in the cinema space, and we are delighted to offer them Ballantyne’s turnkey digital cinema solution – from installations of cutting-edge NEC projectors through after-care maintenance and NOC services.”

About Ballantyne Strong Inc.:Ballantyne Strong Inc. is a provider of digital cinema projection equipment, screens and services as well as specialty lighting equipment. The Company supplies major and independent theater chains, top arenas, theme parks and architectural sites around the world. Ballantyne Strong is a value added reseller of major brands that include BARCO, NEC, Doremi, GDC, USL, Dolby and QSC. Excellent products coupled with Strong Technical Services providing installation, integration, NOC (Network Operation Center) and field service. Ballantyne Strong Inc.is a true turn-key provider for sales and service to cinema chains of all sizes.Ballantyne Strong Inc. Directory pageAbout Wehrenberg Theatres:The oldest family owned theatre circuit in the United States based in St. Louis with 213 screens in 15 locations in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota.Wehrenberg Theatres Directory page